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    Painting a rusted header?

    What should I use?
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    compression and leakdown test how to?

    anyone have one? Thanks :beer:
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    ZX6R won't start, any ideas??

    I have an 06 zx6r with about 15000 miles. November of last yr it wouldn't run, bike would start and idle for a few seconds then die. Prior to this issue it sat outside in the rain for about a month. Where should I start. Already eliminated these as not being the issue: -Power Commander...
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    04 KB 2.2 times?

    Are there any stock suspension KB 2.2 in the 10's on drag radials? I have a kb 2.2 and am close to 600 hp and was just trying to get an idea on what it would run, doubt I'll be able to make it to the track this year but with the irs and stock suspension idk how possible running into the 10 is...
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    oil in vacuum line that goes from pass head to air intake tube

    The little black tube that goes from the passengers side valve cover to the air intake had a little oil in it, it also looked like my throttle body had some on the blade. Is this bad? What's the fix, I've seen people running that breather filter, is that a fix for this prob? Thanks
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    Kenne Bell Cobra VS C5Z06

    I had a quick, short run with a C5Z06 and it was very close. We ran from about 30-80, just a second gear pull and I would say it was about even :shrug: I may have gained a half car on him. He started about a half car ahead. I'm at 600 with a kb2.2 Does this sound right??? The guy said...
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    How to adjust my Fiore firewall adjuster?

    I can hear the tob rubbing on the pressure plate. Which way do I have to turn the adjuster to pull it off the p/p fingers? Fiore adjuster and steeda quadrant Thank you
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    Squeek from suspension when turning the wheel to the left?? Ideas please

    My terminator is having this problem where when I turn the wheel to the left I hear a horrible squeeking noise, like metal on metal. It's not ridiculously loud but definitly audible. I hear there is a tsb on something similar, but it's when you turn the wheel to the right, I don't know if I...
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    Does Higher Octane Fuel Burn Cooler?

    I know it takes longer to burn but does it burn cooler or hotter than a lower octane? As in will it cause higher temperatures in the cylinder? Thanks
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    What should I datalog to make sure my tune is good once I move?

    I'll be moving across the country in a few months and am not sure if I would need a retune. I was thinking I should datalog some parameters and see what it looks like once I'm settled. Should the tune be fine? Also what should I look datalog? Thank you
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    How Often Do You Change Your Oil?

    Searched but couldn't find anything Thanks
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    American Pride Autoride Shipping

    Has anyone shipped a vehicle through them? or know of them?? I'm going to be shipping my car open trailor and they gave me the best quote of $700. I just want to make sure they don't mess the car up in shipping, the car has long tubes and they sit LOW, so I'm hoping the can be put on the...
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    Preperations to ship Cobra 2500 miles in Open Trailer

    I will be shipping my car here soon and need to know what you guys do to prepair it for shipping. I was thinking about putting a good coat of wax on it to protect it a bit and taping off the front bumper and side skirts as well as the mirrors. Would you want to have your car shipped on the...
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    MECP Certification

    Anyone here certified? How was the (Basic Install Tech) test? I'm thinking about it but can't decide if I want to or not. I may be looking at getting a job as an installer at a shop that requires their employees to be certified. Is there a place to download the book for free? The MECP site...
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    Any chance of the gov increasing the tax credit to 15k?

    I'm trying to buy a house and believe the credit is 8k but there was a mention of the Senate increasing it to 15k? Is there still talk of this or could it still happen? :beer:
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    Anyone know How to Restore a Laptop to Original Settings?

    I have a Dell 1501 laptop that's about 2 years old, but it's pretty messed up/slow. It's my buddies laptop and he doesn't have the box or any of the stuff that comes with the computer. I am wondering if there is a way to restore the computer to the way it was out of the box. Is there anyway to...
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    Compression ratio vs boost question

    I saw a couple people asking about increasing their compression ratio (when replacing pistions) and adding boost. Well my question is, what is the benefit of increasing the compression ratio at all?? My understanding is that, in equal comparison, boost is going to benefit a FI motor more...
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    Noob... Replacing the clutch recommended?

    OK I know how our clutches work and the basics as to what has to come apart. My quesation is would you recommend me to give this a shot with a couple buddies on a lift? Also is there a write up on the replacement of a clutch in our cars? Thanks
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    Dental Insurance Provider

    Anyone not getting insurance through their work? Or have any recommendations for insurance? I missed our open enrollment and won't have insurance till next year so I was thinking about just getting some insurance from a provider online. Anyone have any recommendations or info on this? :-D...
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    GM Needs a Bailout, aren't they some cocky people

    So it sounds like if they don't get their money they are going to take us all down with them. Ha, nice how Ford is saying they should be fine without it but good old GM can't manage. And as far as that 1 dollar salary, I'm sure it'll come with about 20 million in bonuses every other month...
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    Uneven Tire Wear in Rear?

    The inside of my rear tires have less tread than the outside of the rear tires. Why are they wearing like that? It's not a huge difference in tread wear but it is measurable.
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    SES Light... System Running Lean on Bank 2? HELP PLEASE

    I had the code read and bank 2 is running lean, what can be a fix for this? I have replaced the plugs, fuel filter and cleaned the air filter in the last 500 miles. I recently clean the MAF about 200 miles ago. I will try cleaning it again to see if that helps. I have not beat on the car...
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    What's my KB Cobra worth?

    I've seen a couple of these threads and have been kind of contemplating putting mine up, what do you guys think :shrug: 2004 KB 2.2 @19#'s 20,000 miles Black w black suede inserts Long tubes Catted mid pipe LM1 cb 60# inj 2400 maf wideband irs brace 315s on 10.5" wheel SCT xcal2...
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    How to replace the rubber grommets on the exhaust hangers?

    Is there a simple way to replace these grommets? They dont want to come off easily and I have a feeling they won't want to go back on any easier. Is there a secret to get these damn hangers on? WD40 and they still are not cooperating. I am on my back though so maybe that is why it's such a pita...
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    Anyone Tried that FreeXBox360 thing?

    There is a web site where you can get a free xbox and I was just owndering if anyone has done it and actually gotten one? IT's like freexbox360.com or something like that

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